Surgical Oncology

Surgical oncology is a specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of a variety of tumours. Surgery is used to diagnose stage and treat cancer, and to manage certain cancer-related symptoms. Surgeon discusses the surgical options that are best suited to the patient. Eligibility of the patient for surgery depends on factors such as the type, size, location, grade and stage of the tumour, as well as general health factors such as age, physical fitness and other coexisting medical conditions of the patient. For many patients, surgery will be combined with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormone therapy before or after surgery to help prevent cancer growth, spread or recurrence. The nutritionists, rehabilitation therapists and naturopathic clinicians work together with the surgical oncologist to support healing and quality of life for the patient The reconstructive surgeons perform procedures to restore the body's appearance and function when needed, at the time of surgery or following surgery.

Advantages:

Surgical removal of the cancerous tissue is an effective treatment option. Onco surgeries help achieve the same

FAQs

Who is a surgical oncologist?

A surgical oncologist is a general surgeon who spent an additional two years developing expertise in the management of cancer patients. Surgical oncologists are specifically trained to integrate surgical therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan.

Do I need a biopsy to determine the tumour type before surgery?

Your surgical oncologist may decide a biopsy is necessary before offering a recommendation for treatment. Biospy is a gold standard to confirm malignancy.

What will happen after surgery?

After surgery, you will be taken to the Recovery room where the nurses will monitor your condition as you recover from the anaesthesia. Once you meet specific recovery criteria, you will be ready for discharge.

Related Procedures

Spine Cancer Surgery

Spine cancer treatment sometimes involves surgery to remove the cancerous tumour in the spinal canal. This procedure is used to diagnose stage and treat cancer, and to manage certain cancer-related symptoms. A small number of spinal tumours occur in the nerves of the spinal cord itself. Tumours that start in spinal tissue are called primary spinal tumours.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). It typically starts as a benign tumour, often in the form of a polyp, which over time becomes cancerous.

Thyroid Cancer

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Oral Cancer Surgery

Oral cancer that is detected at an early stage, before the cancer cells have spread to other areas of the body, is treated with surgery. Surgical oncologists also perform oral cancer surgery for patients with advanced-stage and recurrent cancers, often in combination with radiation therapy, chemotherapy or targeted therapy.

Spine Cancer Surgery

Spine cancer treatment sometimes involves surgery to remove the cancerous tumour in the spinal canal. This procedure is used to diagnose stage and treat cancer, and to manage certain cancer-related symptoms. A small number of spinal tumours occur in the nerves of the spinal cord itself. Tumours that start in spinal tissue are called primary spinal tumours.

Liver Cancer Treatment

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Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in both men and women. Standard therapies for lung cancer typically include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. In recent years new anticancer drugs, better staging and imaging techniques, new surgical procedures, and combined approaches have shown promise in the treatment of these cancers.

Chemotherapy Treatment

Normally, our cells grow and die in a controlled way. Cancer cells keep forming without control. Chemotherapy is drug therapy that can kill these cells or stop them from multiplying. However, it can also harm healthy cells, which causes side effects. These powerful medications circulate in the bloodstream and directly damage the cells that are actively growing...